Registered Nurse Manager
Resume:
DOROTHY MCDONALD, MBA, MSN, RN
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Chicago, Illinois 60645
A motivated, results oriented, certified Director of Nursing with impressive leadership,
management and organizational skills seeks a challenging position within a progressive
organization.
PROFILE
Compassionate, conscientious nurse with extensive experience in long
term and total patient care. Comprehensive working knowledge of case management
goals and outcomes, as well as Medicare and Medicaid
regulations. Remain objective and act decisively in the face of rapidly
changing and critical situations. Excellent problem solving skills. Self motivated with a
strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail.
Quickly and effectively assess the needs of patients to provide positive
solutions. Readily develop rapport with patients, staff and physicans. Lead teams to
meet and exceed clinical goals and expectations; possess outstanding retention ability.
Promote professional growth and development by maintaining and updating current
clinical knowledge base.
A diplomatic and articulate communicator with excellent presentation
skills; able to motivate others toward positive results and action.
Capable of effectively interacting with individuals at all levels.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
WARREN BAR PAVILION
Chicago, Illinois
2009 to 2011
Director of Nursing
Responsible for the overall management of day to day nursing procedures within 180
bed sub acute/long term care facility. Oversaw operations within the Restorative, MDS
and Medical Records departments; supervised and coordinated the duties of 42 staff
nurses
and 90 certified nurse assistants. Facilitated the recruitment, training and
development of new nursing staff members. Ensured compliance with budget restrictions
and demands. Held direct responsibility for managing the Infection Control Program.
Developed a management team that achieved a successful JACHO survey as well as
IDPH surveys.
Trained staff on the implementation of the Sigma Care CPOE program.
Decreased fall rate by 20% through the addition and implementation
of new interventions into existing programs; decreased restraint usage by 60%.
Reduced the total number of IDPH complaint visits by 30% within two years.
Ensured the center excellency, employee and customer satisfaction.
LAKE SHORE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Chicago, Illinois
2004 to 2009
Director of Nursing
Managed all facets of daily operations within 313 bed long term care facility. Oversaw
budgets, resident assessments and staffing. Ensured compliance with all applicable
State of Illinois (both IDPA and IDPH) guidelines. Planned and implemented quality
assurance program for successful JCAHO and OBRA surveys. Directed fiscal
components
of nursing department within established profit targets. Recruited and trained new
nurses and certified nurse assistants; initiated improved nursing services to ensure quality
care for expanding population. Provided comprehensive training for staff to meet needs
of
short term rehab patients.
Played integral role in opening sub acute unit; promoted and maintained unit
throughout changing population acuity and growing Medicare census.
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Reduced overtime in nursing department by 40%.
Reduced medical supply cost 30% through effective contract negotiation and inventory
management.
Maintained consistently low turnover rate of 2 3% among CNAs and nurses.
Spearheaded safety committee; reduced workman’s compensation costs and
accidents/hazards while increasing staff morale.
LINCOLN PARK HOSPITAL
Chicago, Illinois
1985 to 2004
Admission Intake Coordinator, Acute Rehab / Assistant Manager (2003 to 2004)
Assistant Manager, Skilled Unit (2000 to 2003)
Charge Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit (1990 to 2000)
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit (1985 to 1990)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
ABBEY SCHOOL
Chicago, Illinois
2009 to 2011
CNA Instructor
Held full classroom management responsibility for a class of more than 50 certified
nurse assistant students with a core focus on CNA Theory and clinical skills. Handled
curriculum development, lesson planning, instruction and performance assessment.
NORTHWEST INSTITUTION
Chicago, Illinois
2010 to 2010
LPN Instructor
Led the instruction of Clinical Pharmacology and Adult Care courses.
LICENSURE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Registered Nurse License 1985
Board Examination 1985
CERTIFICATION
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider
Certified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION
Certified Director of Nursing and Long Term Care
EDUCATION
TRITON COLLEGE River Grove, Illinois
CNA Instructor Certification Course 2009
LEWIS UNIVERSITY Romeoville, Illinois
MSN/MBA program 2008
Concentration: Healthcare Administration
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1998
HARPER COLLEGE Palatine, Illinois
Associate’s Degree in Nursing 1985
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